.Accounting Specialist AP/AR Fiscal Sponsorship Tides About Tides Tides is a nonprofit and philanthropic organization committed to advancing social justice. We work across the social sector to shift power to communities of color and other groups historically denied power. Centering equity and justice in everything we do, we collaborate in deep partnership with movement leaders, nonprofits, donors, foundations, and corporations to amplify the impact of their work by providing services like fiscal sponsorship, donor advised funds, grant making, and a variety of innovative solutions. Learn more at tides.Org. Position Summary The Accounting Specialist, under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of accounts payable services daily for Tides' fiscal sponsorship operations. This role will also be cross trained to assist the accounts receivable team when needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain an assigned portfolio of partners. Process all Accounts Payable transactions including obtaining appropriate approvals/documentation, verifying coding, and data entry, processing outgoing wires, ACH, and checks for expedited, and weekly check runs for your portfolio. Research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner. Assist in the preparation of annual audit. Process, review and upload monthly fees for month-end close. Reconciliation of cash advances and petty cash accounts monthly. Prepare Journal Entries for review and proofing. Accounts Receivable processing of cash receipts including verifying coding, data entry, and handling incoming checks, wires, and ACH payments. Other duties, or projects, as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Independent, motivated self-starter who collaborates well with colleagues and across internal teams. Demonstrated commitment to social change and ability to engage in strategic thinking and conversation around issues of shared prosperity and social justice. Excellent written and oral communication skills; keen eye for detail. Exceptional project management skills and ability to set and meet deadlines. Flexibility to assume a workload that frequently necessitates an adjustment of priorities. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Proficiency with MS Office suite of products. Proficiency with Salesforce desired. Education and Work Experience Minimum of one-year experience in high-volume Accounts Payable, including knowledge of W9s and how it relates to 1099 reporting. Process journal entries, understanding the fundamentals of debits and credits. Minimum of one-year experience in high-volume Accounts Receivable environment, Process journal entries, understanding the fundamentals of debits and credits. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or equivalent years of related work experience can be substituted for a college degree